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Thursday, September 9
Friday, September 10
Saturday, September 11
Sunday, September 12
Monday, September 13
Tuesday, September 14
Wednesday, September 15
What: Bollywood Bike In. Enjoy a free Bollywood movie in the great outdoors. This week: Pakeezah.
Where: Q Center parking lot, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave. When: Thursday, September 9. “Doors” open at 7:30; film starts at 8.
Cost: Free, with suggested $5 donation to go to the Q Center and Mercy Corps (Pakistani flood relief)
What: The international dance sensation Burn the Floor comes from Broadway to Portland
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay
When: Thursday, September 9, 7:30 PM
Cost: $29.25 and up
What: Celebrate Portland’s first responders at the GABA Appreciation Fair. Also – there’s a hot dog eating contest!
Where: 111th Square (NE 111th and Halsey, under the tents by Postal Place)
When: Thursday, September 9, 5:30 – 7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Please Give
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Thursday, September 9, 1 PM
Cost: $3
What: Mr. Hoo of the Alphabeticians performs at Flying Cat Coffee
Where: Flying Cat Coffee, 3041 SE Division St
When: Thursday, September 9, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays folk music to kids to sing and dance to
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long with Mr. Ben
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Join Mo Phillips for music and fun!
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested of $3 per walking person
What: Mo Phillips plays with Johnny Keener at Mississippi Pizza
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Join family entertainer Eric Herman to sing interactive, award-winning songs
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 4 -5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Infant playgroup at Isobel’s Clubhouse (for ages 0 – 12 months)
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Thursday, September 9, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 -$5 per family per hour
What: Arts and Crafts at Green Frog Toys
Where: 1031 NW 11th Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mess art in Sellwood Park. Develop your 1.5 – 4 year old’s concepts of shape, color and texture while creating fun art projects.
Where: Sellwood Park, by the red brick building west of the playground
When: Thursday, September 8, 10 – 10:30 and 10:45 – 11:15 AM
Cost: $6 drop-in.
What: Story time at A Children’s Place bookstore
Where: A Children’s Place bookstore, 4807 NE Fremont Street
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Decorate your own cookie or cupcake (and eat it too!). Intended for children 10 and under.
Where: Grandma Leeth’s Restaurant, 10122 SW Park Way
When: Thursday, September 9, 12 – 2 (in 30 minute chunks; reservations required)
Cost: Free!
What: Knit or crochet at the Yarn Club
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Intuitive Breastfeeding: Getting it Right from the Start
Where: New Seasons, NE 33rd & Killingsworth St.
When: Thursday, September 9, 7 – 8:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required; call 503.988.5385.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required; call 503.988.5385.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday, September 9, 4 – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Buckman Portland Farmers Market
Where: SE 20th Ave and Salmon Street
When: Thursday, September 9, 3-7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Northwest 23rd Portland Farmers Market
Where: NW 23rd Ave and Savier St.
When: Thursday, September 9, 3-7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Lloyd Farmers Market
Where: Oregon Square on NE Holladay St. between Seventh and Ninth Avenues
When: Thursday, September 9, 10 AM to 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday September 9, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday September 9, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Thursday September 9, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday September 9, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, September 9, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday September 9, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Thursday, September 9, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Thursday September 9, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Thursday September 9, 4 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Thursday September 9, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Thursday, September 9, 5 – 5:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Thursday, September 9, 5 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Movie in the Park: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. This is the last one of the summer!
Where: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Friday, September 10. Movie begins at dark
Cost: Free!
What: Fashion’s Night Out: Global Celebration of Style. Downtown retailers keeps their stores open late and host events, including fashion shows, demonstrations, and seminars. Pick up your map at Director Park. Proceeds benefit New Avenues for Youth.
Where: Director Park, corner of SW Park and SW Yamhill and participating retailers.
When: Friday, September 10, 4 – 9 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Volunteer festival at Pioneer square. Visit over 100 volunteer booths and sign up to do some volunteering of your own.
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Friday, September 10, throughout the day
Cost: Free!
What: The international dance sensation Burn the Floor comes from Broadway to Portland
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay
When: Friday, September 10, 7:30 PM
Cost: $29.25 and up
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Join Mo Phillips for some free, kid-friendly rock ‘n’ roll!
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Shadow Puppet Theater at Milagros. David Freleng helps kids act out plays and games.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Monthly Spanish story time at Green Bean Books
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Friday, September 10, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Story time and open play at Isobel’s Clubhouse
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Friday, September 10, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Ladybug nature walk. Walk through parks, gardens and natural areas with your child.
Where: Washington Park
When: Friday, September 10, 10 AM
Cost: $3 per child; adults are free
What: Join a park naturalist at Tryon Creek Park for a nature story and short stroll. This week’s topic: Backyard bugs. Geared towards ages 3-6. Please register to attend.
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off SW Terwilliger
When: Friday, September 10, 1 – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Baby play and toddler gym at the Sellwood Community Center. For ages 1 month to 3.5 years
Where: Sellwood Community Center, 1436 SE Spokane St.
When: Friday, September 10, 9:30 – 11 AM
Cost: $1 drop-in.
What: Baby gym and indoor park at St. Johns Community Center
Where: St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central St.
When: Friday, September 10, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog – in Spanish. Registration required; call 503.988.5385.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, September 10, 3 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Tots and Toddlers Storytime. Story time for children aged 18-30 months
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, September 10, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Storytime. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman Street
When: Friday, September 10, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, September 10, 9:30 – 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave
When: Friday, September 10, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave.
When: Friday, September 10, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Comic convention. Kids can learn how to draw Spiderman, get their picture taken with a Star Wars character, dress up, and more.
Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 N. MLK Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 11, beginning at 10 AM
Cost: $10 adults/ $5 children under 12 for a one-day pass (discounts for two-day pass)
What: Chevron Day at the Oregon Zoo. Chevron customers present their 2 for 1 coupon to get one free admission with one paid.
Where: Oregon Zoo
When: Saturday, September 11 (all day)
Cost: 2 for 1 (normal adult admission $10.50; $7.50 for ages 3-11)
What: Listen to some great music at the Muddy Boot Organic Festival and join in on some fun kid activities, including puppet making, apple pressing and veggie derby car racing.
Where: St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, Noon – 9 PM
Cost: $5
What: Listen to Catherine Fraser and Duncan Smith play Scottish fiddle and piano.
Where: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St
When: Saturday, September 11, 7:30 PM
Cost: Adults $15/Students $10; Children under 7 free!
What: Listen to performances by Recess Monkey, Johnny Bregar & Randy Kaplan in this benefit to celebrate the release of Many Hands and to benefit the Haitian People’s Support Project
Where: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Advance tickets are $10 adults/$7 kids at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/120396; $12 adults/ $8 kids at the door
What: MusicFestNW featuring The Decemberists, Laura Viers, Blue Giant and Weinland
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Saturday, September 11. Doors open at 3; concert starts at 4.
Cost: $32
What: The international dance sensation Burn the Floor comes from Broadway to Portland
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay
When: Saturday, September 11, 2 and 7:30 PM
Cost: $29.25 and up
What: Join family entertainer Eric Herman to sing interactive, award-winning songs
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 2 – 2:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Visit the United States Coast Guard and learn more about what they do. Ages 13 and up. Email brooke.berglund@portofportland.com to register.
Where: US Coast Guard Station, 6767 N. Basin Dr.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10 AM – Noon.
Cost: Free!
What: Drop in and visit Belmont’s historic firehouse
Where: Belmont Firehouse, 900 SE 35th Ave
When: Saturday, September 11, 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Musical sing-a-long and story time
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Youth Spelling Bee
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Little kids’ jamboree at Mississippi Pizza
Where: Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Join a park ranger for a free guided nature walk in Tryon Creek Park. This week’s topic: stories about stumps.
Where: Tryon Creek Park, off of SW Terwilliger Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10-11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Take a guided tour of the Leach Botanical gardens. All ages welcome.
Where: Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Have fun playing chess or Chinese chess
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 11, 1 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Chess Club for Children and Teens
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Saturday, September 11, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Learn more about homeschooling with members of the Oregon Home Education Network.
Where: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
When: Saturday, September 11, 1:30 – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Help repair and rebuild trails in Powell Butte
Where: Powell Butte Nature Park, SE 162nd Ave, south of Powell Blvd. at the parking lot at the top of the hill
When: Saturday, September 11, 9 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Help remove invasive English ivy and protect our trees
Where: Tryon Creek Park. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Tryon Creek State Park, off of SW Terwilliger
When: Saturday, September 11, 9 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required; call 503.988.5385.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5382.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Saturday, September 11, 1 – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5382.
Where: Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
When: Saturday, September 11, 1 – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Hollywood’s Farmers Market
Where: NE Hancock btwn 44th and 45th
When: Saturday, September 11, 8 AM to 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Parkrose Farmers Market
Where: 12003 NE Shaver St.
When: Saturday, September 11, 9 AM – 3PM
Cost: Free!
What: Portland Farmers Market at PSU
Where: South Park blocks between Montgomery and Harrison Sts.
When: Saturday, September 11, 8:30 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: St Johns Farmers Market
Where: St. Johns Plaza, intersection of N. Lombard and N. Philadelphia
When: Saturday, September 11, 9 AM – 1 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St.
When: Saturday, September 11, 12 – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Family Story Time. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to aid in building literacy and language skills.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11:30 – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark
When: Saturday, September 11, 10:30 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Hora de cuentos. Kids age birth to 6 enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Spanish.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 11:15 – 11:45
Cost: Free!
What: Story time presented in Vietnamese for children ages 0-6
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 11, 4-4:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Story time presented in Vietnamese for children ages 0-6
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Saturday, September 11, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Enjoy a children’s rock variety show. This month’s show: The Thermals and Bobby Bare Jr.
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Sunday, September 12. Doors open at Noon; show starts at 1 PM
Cost: $11 adults; $6 kids
What: Belmont Area Street Fair, including craft booths, music performances, food, a children’s fun center, and more
Where: SE Belmont, from 20th to 58th
When: Sunday, September 12, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Comic convention. Kids can learn how to draw Spiderman, get their picture taken with a Star Wars character, dress up, and more.
Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 N. MLK Blvd.
When: Sunday, September 12, beginning at 10 AM
Cost: $10 adults/ $5 children under 12 for a one-day pass (discounts for two-day pass)
What: Listen to some great music at the Muddy Boot Organic Festival and join in on some fun kid activities, including puppet making, apple pressing and veggie derby car racing.
Where: St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave.
When: Sunday, September 12, Noon – 6 PM
Cost: $5
What: Join volunteer Audubon naturalists to watch the Swifts at Chapman School. Kids also enjoy a light snack and make a take-home craft. Targeted to ages 5-9. Registration required.
Where: Audubon Society of Portland, Heron Hall
When: Sunday, September 12, 4 – 7 PM. Check in at 3:45
Cost: $10 per participant.
What: take a family tour of the Portland art museum’s exhibit: Recollecting the Everyday: Memory
Where: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave.
When: Sunday, September 12, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Cost: Tours are free with admission, and free for children under 17.
What: Fall.Art.Live – a festival celebrating Portland’s performing arts scene. Includes performances by Oregon Ballet Theater and workshops for kids and adults.
Where: Director Park, corner of SW Park and SW Yamhill
When: Sunday, September 12, 11 AM – 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: The international dance sensation Burn the Floor comes from Broadway to Portland
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay
When: Sunday, September 12, 1 and 6:30 PM
Cost: $29.25 and up
What: MusicFestNW featuring The National, The Walkmen, The Helio Sequence and guest.
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Sunday, September 12. Doors open at 3; concert starts at 4.
Cost: $32
What: Play a game of chess or get tips from a tutor.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Sunday, September 12, Noon – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: View the latest titles from distributor FUNimation with Operation Anime. For teens.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Sunday, September 12, 2:30 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Learn to do Thai massage with your child
Where: Whole Foods Market, 3535 NE 15th Ave.
When: Sunday, September 12, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: $12 per family
What: Join the Portland Origami Paper Shapers (POPS) in making some origami projects. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Sunday, September 12, 2 – 4PM
Cost: Free!
What: Sellwood-Moreland Crafting Circle
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Sunday, September 12, 2 – 4 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Irvington Farmers Market
Where: NE 16th between Broadway and Weidler
When: Sunday, September 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Lents International Farmers Market
Where: Crossroads Plaza. SE 92nd Ave and Foster Rd
When: Sunday, September 12, 9 AM to 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Montavilla Farmers Market
Where: SE Stark, west of 82nd Ave
When: Sunday, September 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: King Portland Farmers Market
Where: NE 7th Ave. and Wygant St.
When: Sunday, September 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Puppet story time at Green Frog Toys
Where: 1031 NW 11th Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben plays folk music to kids to sing and dance to
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Professor Banjo Old Timey Tunes for Families performs live music at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Knitting (and crocheting) for beginners
Where: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave
When: Monday, September 13, 4 – 5 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Baby gym and indoor park at St. Johns Community Center
Where: St Johns Community Center 8427 N Central St.
When: Monday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1
What: Make a paper structure at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Cupcake art at Isobel’s Clubhouse.
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Monday, September 13, 3:30 – 5 PM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required; call 503.988.5385.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Monday, September 13, 6:30 – 8 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mondays on the Mall, this week featuring Fliptography, The Original Photobooth, caricatures, and Staccato GelatoWhat: Mondays on the Mall, this week featuring Fliptography, The Original Photobooth, caricatures, and Staccato Gelato
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Monday, September 13, at various times from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Cost: Free!
What: Farmers Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
When: Monday, September 13, 10 AM – 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Book Babies. Babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, action rhymes, and read together.
Where: St. John’s Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Monday, September 13, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, September 13, 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
When: Monday, September 13, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Monday, September 13, 10 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Second Tuesday at the Oregon Zoo
Where: Oregon Zoo
When: Tuesday, September 14 (all day)
Cost: $4 discounted admission
What: Celebrate the Chinese Garden’s 10th anniversary with 2 for 1 admission and free birthday cake!
Where: Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 12:30 – 2 PM
Cost: Free with (2 for 1) admission (normal rates: $8.50 adults/ $6.50 ages 6-18/ free under 5)
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Cyrus
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Take a tour of the eco-roof at the Central Library. Registration required.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
(meet at the Welcome Desk)
When: Tuesday, September 14, 12 – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mr. Ben performs live music at Milagros
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per walking person
What: Your kids read and act out stories with storyteller Ms. Yvonne. Each child goes home with a small paper puppet.
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Story Time at Green Bean Books
Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta St.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler arts & crafts
Where: Mississippi Tree House, 3742 N. Mississippi Ave.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 11:15 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Spanish play group
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Tuesday, September 14, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: Yoga storytime. The class introduces children to the benefit of yoga through stories and movement. For ages 3-6. One child per adult. Bring your own mat.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, September 14, 11:15 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: New Parents Infant CPR Class at Milagros. Registration required – contact Shelley or Carolina at the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross – 503-280-1440.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 6 PM
Cost: $25 per person.
What: Learn how to sign with your baby
Where: Zenana Spa & Wellness Center, 2024 SE Clinton St.
When Tuesday, September 14, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Cost $40 for first student/$10 additional for partner/spouse
What: Portland Farmers Market at OHSU
Where: In front of Mackenzie Hall, off SW Sam Jackson Park Rd.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Lloyd Farmers Market
Where: Oregon Square on NE Holladay St. between Seventh and Ninth Avenues
When: Tuesday, September 14, 10 AM to 2 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Join a Word Bug to read be read to, and look at books. Word bugs are students at Trinity Lutheran School who have been trained to read and discuss secular, age-appropriate books with young children. For preschoolers.
Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2 – 2:45 PM
Cost: Free!
What: : Preschool Story Time. 3-6 year olds read books, sing, and play activities geared toward literacy skills.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Pajama time. Stories, songs, and fun – all while in your pjs! For ages 6 and under.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Pajama time. Stories, songs, and fun – all while in your pjs! For ages 6 and under.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Tuesday, September 14, 7 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Mommy matinee at the Kennedy School: Cyrus
Where: McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2:30 PM
Cost: $3
What: Mommy matinee at the St. John’s Theater & Pub: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Where: McMenamin’s St. John’s Theater & Pub, 8203 N. Ivanhoe
When: Wednesday, September 15, 1 PM
Cost: $3
What: Join local artist Maria Alvarado in creating corn husk flowers often used in Latin American festivals and street fairs.
Where: Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 4 – 6:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Create a pan pipe and play a simple piece with Gerardo Calderon. Registration required – 503-988-5234.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday ,September 15, 4 – 6 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Make a colorful curvy braid on a key ring with artist Linda Hendrickson. Intended for grades 6-8 and teens. Registration required. 503.988.5234
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Storytelling and an introduction to theater by making shadow puppets with Mr. David
Where: Posies Café, 8208 N. Denver Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 10 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Baby gym and indoor park at St. Johns Community Center
Where: St Johns Community Center 8427 N Central St.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $1
What: Make party decordations at Isobel’s Clubhouse to help celebrate Isobel’s Clubhouse’s 2nd birthday
Where: Isobel’s Clubhouse, NW 10th between Everett and Flanders
When: Wednesday, September 15, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 – $5 per family per hour
What: MusikGarten demo class at Milagros. For ages infant through 3.5 years.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 11 AM – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Honeybee Hikes. Hike throughout Leach Botanical Garden’s beautiful collection. Intended for preschoolers and their parents.
Where: Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 10 – 11 AM
Cost: $2 per child; parents and non-walkers free!
What: Read aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Call 503-988-5399.
Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 – 8 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Learn more about letting your baby go diaper-free at Milagros.
Where: Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2 – 3 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Westmoreland/Sellwood Farmers Market
Where: SE Bybee Blvd. and 14th Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2 – 6:30 PM
Cost: Free!
What: People’s farmers market
Where: 3029 SE 21st Ave, one block north of Powell Blvd.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2 – 7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Portland Farmers Market at Shemanski Park
Where: South Park blocks at Shemanski Park between Salmon and Main streets
When: Wednesday, September 15, 10 AM – 2PM
Cost: Free!
What: Interstate Farmers Market
Where: 3550 N. Fremont St., adjacent to Overlook Park
When: Wednesday, September 15, 3 PM – 7 PM
Cost: Free!
What: Tiny Tots. One-year-olds enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 10:15 – 11 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 11 – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Albina Library, 3605 NE 15th Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 11:30 – Noon
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Cost: Free!
What: Toddler Story Time. Two-year-olds enjoy interactive songs and games that help build language skills.
Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave
When: Wednesday, September 15, 11:15 – Noon
Cost: Free!
